Sheng Thao’s former aide sues Oakland, claims she was fired for blowing the whistle on interim mayor
The former chief of staff to Sheng Thao, the former Oakland mayor who was recalled and then federally…
S.F. on track to shrink deficit by $300M, city controller says
The city controller announced some good news for San Francisco’s budget today: The projected deficit is shrinking. In…
Disgraced ex-SF Human Rights Commission head arrested, along with nonprofit exec
The former head of San Francisco’s Human Rights Commission, Sheryl Davis, and former nonprofit executive James Spingola were…
Supervisor Jackie Fielder in the hospital; City Hall hangs in the balance
Supervisor Jackie Fielder is in a hospital in San Francisco following major turmoil in her office and her…
Supervisor Jackie Fielder in the hospital; City Hall hangs in the balance
Supervisor Jackie Fielder is in a hospital in San Francisco following major turmoil in her office and her…
Oakland — one of ‘most corrupt cities in America’ — considers huge pay bumps for council members
An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Rep. Barbara Lee speaking at a news conference, Image…
S.F. official who led reform of city’s permit process departs City Hall
The official in charge of “innovation” within San Francisco’s government is departing City Hall, marking the second major…
Lurie fires official in charge of permitting reform, technology innovation
Mayor Daniel Lurie has dismissed Florence Simon as director of the Mayor‘s Office of Innovation, The Standard has…
How a Chinatown merchant became S.F.’s most effective complainer
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Sex offender stages showdown at Fresno city hall
A registered sex offender ignited fury at Fresno City Hall Thursday after showing up to rail against new…
Lawsuit details toxic police watchdog agency
A former employee of the Department of Police Accountability is suing the agency, accusing its chief of misappropriating…
How is Lurie doing on mental health and homeless crises? These 7 charts tell the story
On any given day, the SoMa Rise sobering center temporarily offers the comforts of housing to the homeless.…